Manufacturing Engineer - Machine Production

Machina Labs; Unincorporated Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

Stock Options

Job summary

A manufacturing innovation firm in California seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to scale robotic manufacturing systems. This hands-on role involves optimizing assembly processes, managing BOMs, and ensuring design scalability. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience, proficiency in CAD, and a background in advanced manufacturing. The salary range is $120,000 - $135,000, with comprehensive benefits including medical and stock options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Manufacturing or Operations Engineering experience in production environments.
• Proficiency designing production fixtures, jigs, and tooling.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support scaling of RoboCraftsman forming cells.
• Manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) for efficient operations.
• Design jigs and fixtures to support assembly.
• Develop work instructions and assembly procedures.
• Estimate manufacturing costs and tooling requirements.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Robotics knowledge

CAD software proficiency

Lean Manufacturing principles

Strong communication skills

Tools

3D CAD software (SolidWorks, NX)

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

About Machina Labs

At Machina Labs, we’re reshaping manufacturing through advanced robotics and machine learning. Our platform uses the largest 7-axis robots on the market to form 2D sheets of metal into complex 3D parts, layer-by-layer.

Traditional sheet metal production was designed for scale, not flexibility. It relies on costly dies and tooling that make lower volume projects prohibitively slow and expensive. We’re changing that. Whether you’re a defense prime building a few thousand airframes or an automaker building next-generation panels, Machina Labs gives you the ability to iterate and manufacture at the speed of software.

With support from the venture arms of Toyota, NVIDIA, and Lockheed Martin, we’re accelerating the future of manufacturing, one where factories are flexible, production is on-demand, and innovation is unconstrained.

Job Description

Machina Labs is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Machine Production to join our growing team and help scale the next generation of robotic manufacturing systems. In this hands-on role, you will support the production ramp and process development of our RoboCraftsman forming cells, working at the intersection of robotics, advanced manufacturing, and production engineering.

You will play a key role in transitioning engineering designs into scalable manufacturing systems, optimizing material flow, assembly processes, and facility layout while supporting the evolution of our robotic forming technology. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy solving complex manufacturing challenges while bringing innovative hardware systems from early builds into reliable production.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the scaling and development of Machina Labs’ RoboCraftsman forming cells, including optimizing assembly processes as production transitions from low-volume builds to higher-volume manufacturing.
• Manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) by converting Engineering BOMs (EBOMs) into Manufacturing BOMs (MBOMs) structured for efficient material flow, routing, and assembly operations.
• Design and develop jigs, fixtures, and tooling to support assembly, handling, and lifting operations; perform simulations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to validate designs and ensure performance and reliability.
• Develop detailed work instructions, assembly procedures, method sheets, and in-process documentation to ensure repeatability, quality, and process consistency.
• Support production planning activities including job planning, routing development, and scheduling; utilize ERP/MRP systems to manage work orders and coordinate production activities.
• Partner with facilities and production leadership to support facility build-out and production cell optimization, applying Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles to improve workflow, reduce waste, and increase throughput.
• Estimate manufacturing costs, develop time standards, and recommend tooling or equipment requirements for new or evolving product lines.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to evaluate designs for manufacturability (DFM) and support engineering changes including ECOs, ECRs, first article inspections, and process improvements.
• Work directly with production teams to troubleshoot technical issues, resolve bottlenecks, and improve process reliability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Maintain accurate manufacturing documentation, reporting systems, and operational records to support production and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Background & Experience

• 5+ years of Manufacturing or Operations Engineering experience in production environments, preferably in advanced manufacturing, robotics, aerospace, defense, or automotive industries involving complex assemblies.
• Proven experience supporting low- to mid-volume production environments, including stabilizing processes, scaling operations, and managing engineering changes such as ECOs and process improvements.
• Strong experience managing BOM structures, including converting EBOMs to MBOMs for efficient manufacturing workflows.
• Proficiency designing production fixtures, jigs, and tooling using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, NX, or similar platforms; experience performing simulations and FEA analysis.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment design, and process engineering principles, including Lean Manufacturing and 5S methodologies.
• Experience developing work instructions, routings, assembly procedures, and process documentation.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems for production planning, work order management, scheduling, and material tracking.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD for system layouts, schematics, and integrated mechanical system design.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across engineering, production, and leadership teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with robotic or automated manufacturing cells, incremental sheet forming, or similar advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Background in high-precision, low-volume production environments supporting mission-critical applications such as aerospace or defense structures.
• Demonstrated focus on process repeatability, operational efficiency, and translating design intent into scalable manufacturing solutions.

$120,000 - $135,000 a year

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.

In addition to the provided base salary range, comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), PTO, and Stock Options.

Machina Labs is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with state and federal law.

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